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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Equalities Roadshow will be in Faringdon next week! Tuesday 6 October in the Market Place from 8.30am-1pm Our officers will be on hand with information about our services. More details about the roadshow are on our website: orlo.uk/Mqo15 #Equalities

A diverse group of people and children in a neighbourhood setting with the text: The next stop on our Equalities Roadshow.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#BlackHistoryMonth 2026 is about honouring our communities. This year we have been bringing communities together with our first Didcot Festival of Cultures and Cultural Connection and Creativity Pop-Up Workshops. Together we can build stronger communities and mutual support of everyone.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our Didcot Garden Town Community Update Meeting is this Wednesday 30 September. A great opportunity to hear more about our projets and plans for the town and surrounding areas, plus we'll be joined by: Nation Grid Didcot Powerhouse Oxfordshire County Council HIF1 Team orlo.uk/jgZuT

Flyer for a Didcot Garden Town community update meeting on Wednesday 30 September at Harwell Village Hall.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Why do we buy things we rarely use? Explore Oxfordshire’s Libraries of Things and discover a cheaper, greener way to get what you need. Find out more on the Climate Action Oxfordshire website orlo.uk/BG9zb

Wording - try out your local library of things

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Website is up and running again. Earlier we posted that our website was experiencing technical difficulties and was unavailable. We are pleased to say that it is now back up again. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Tomorrow (Friday 25 September) our Equalities Roadshow will be in Wallingford! Our team will be there from 9am to 2pm with details of our services from our Active Communities activities, assisted waste collections, housing support and more. orlo.uk/UcoHl #EqualitiesRoadshow #Equality

A poster for the Equalities Roadshow 2026 featuring diverse paper-cutout figures on a black background.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Our next Didcot Garden Town Community Update meeting is next week! 🗓️ Wednesday 30 September ⏰ 5-7.30pm 📍 Harwell Village Hall A great opportunity to find out about future plans for Didcot and surrounding areas. orlo.uk/6f3tC #CommunityEvent #DidcotGardenTown

A promotional graphic for a Didcot Garden Town community meeting, showing people viewing information boards in a hall.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our street-cleaning teams spend dozens of hours a week picking up litter – but you can help them in just three seconds.

At the top, purple headline text reads "JUST 3 SECONDS". Below, black text reads: "If everyone in the district took 3 seconds to pick up a piece of rubbish today, we would remove around 150,000 bits of litter." The middle shows a discarded sweet wrapper and a stopwatch. At the bottom, green, purple, and blue text reads: "WASTE LESS. CLEAN SPACES. BETTER PLACES."

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Wishing everyone observing Yom Kippur across the Vale of White Horse a peaceful and meaningful day.

A Yom Kippur greeting card with a shofar, Star of David, olive branches, a Torah book, and an open Torah scroll.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Thanks for supporting Recycle Week! We hope you'll continue to Check it before you chuck it every time you're unsure. Together we can recycle more of the right things and waste less.♻️

Graphic featuring a photograph of stone arches in a garden with a green recycling bin graphic overlaid in the foreground. Large bold green text reads "THANK YOU!" followed by blue text stating "for supporting Recycle Week" and "Together we can recycle more of the right things and waste less." The slogan at the bottom right reads "Waste Less. Clean Spaces. Better Places."

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I was destined to shine, not end up in the bin🥺 Recycle me, and I could come back as part of a new bicycle! Move over Sia, I'm ALUMINIUUUM! Rescue Your Recyclables ♻️ #RecycleWeek2026 #RecycleNow

An anthropomorphic ball of crumpled aluminium foil stands on a wooden kitchen countertop. It has large, glossy cartoon eyes with a single tear falling down its right cheek, and simple black stick legs. The scene is brightly lit with warm sunlight casting a soft shadow behind it. In the top-left corner, overlay text reads: "I was destined for greatness, not the bin!" A small white arrow icon points to the right in the bottom-left corner.

A close-up shot of the same animated foil ball standing on a wooden surface in a kitchen setting. The character looks directly forward with wide, expressive eyes and tears trickling down its surface. Glass storage jars are softly blurred in the background. White overlay text at the top reads: "Chuck me out and I'm crushed. Physically and emotionally."

The foil ball character stands on the wooden countertop, looking wide-eyed and hopeful without tears. Sunlight illuminates its metallic texture against a blurred kitchen backdrop featuring a mug and wire rack. White text overlaying the bottom-left section reads: "But recycle me – and I could come back as part of a new bicycle! Talk about high vibrations."

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Today is #YouthMentalHealthDay and this year’s theme is #BuildFutureYou. Building your future starts with small steps. Try something new, get active, be creative or meet new people to build confidence and discover what you enjoy. Find something to try at The Beacon or with Active Communities.

A graphic for Youth Mental Health Day featuring a group of school students and the hashtag #BuildFutureYou.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

There is still time to share your view on what our new Joint Local Plan should include and how we should approach future engagement going forward. The consultation runs until Tuesday 29 September. Find out more and take part here: orlo.uk/JLP2_3gKDU

An illustration of a village with a stone bridge and a cyclist, featuring the text 'Still time to share your views'.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

If you work in the local Visitor Economy sign up today to join our free Visitor Economy Connect event on Tuesday 29 September. 🕙 10am to midday 📍 Sudbury House Hotel, Faringdon Spaces are limited, so book your place today (Eventbright link below)! orlo.uk/VLVTV

Promotional graphic for the Visitor Economy Connect event in Faringdon on 29 September 2026, featuring a business meeting.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Did you know - every fortnight we collect recycling from around 64,750 homes across the district. Every correctly recycled item has a story. Recycling right helps turn old materials into new products.

Infographic labeled "01 COLLECTED" with the text "Your recycling is collected and taken for sorting." The graphic illustrates a crushed plastic bottle being dropped into a green household recycling bin next to a green and white recycling collection truck. The bottom includes the slogan "WASTE LESS. CLEAN SPACES. BETTER PLACES."

Infographic labeled "02 SORTED" with the text "The materials are sorted so they can be recycled." The graphic shows a conveyor belt carrying a plastic bottle, a metal can, and a cardboard box. Above the conveyor belt are three sorted sorting bins labeled "PLASTIC" (filled with bottles), "METAL" (filled with cans), and "PAPER" (filled with cardboard and paper). The bottom includes the slogan "WASTE LESS. CLEAN SPACES. BETTER PLACES."

Infographic labeled "03 RECYCLED" with the text "The material is processed, ready to become something new." The illustration shows a plastic bottle going into a green recycling shredding machine, outputting colorful plastic flakes. An arrow points from the pile labeled "FLAKES" to a pile of small clear plastic "PELLETS". The bottom includes the slogan "WASTE LESS. CLEAN SPACES. BETTER PLACES."

Infographic labeled "04 NEW PRODUCT" with the text "And the journey begins again, with new products created." An arrow points from a pile of plastic raw material pellets to a collection of manufactured recycled plastic items, including a green lawn chair, a water bottle, a storage container, a plant pot, and a roll of plastic sheeting. The bottom includes the slogan "WASTE LESS. CLEAN SPACES. BETTER PLACES."

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Putting vapes, batteries or small electrical items in your household or recycling bin can cause dangerous fires in collection vehicles and recycling facilities. Instead, bag them up separately or recycle them at a suitable collection point. Let's work together to keep our crews safe.

Informational graphic titled "STOP WASTE FIRES. RECYCLE IT RIGHT." with subtext "Batteries and small electricals in bins cause fires – please dispose of them correctly." It is split into two boxes: The left box labelled "SMALL ELECTRICALS" shows small electronics inside a clear plastic bag next to a black trash bin with a checkmark, instructed to go "in a carrier bag, next to your black non-recyclable bin." The right box labelled "BATTERIES" shows household batteries in a clear zip-lock bag next to a green recycling bin with a checkmark, instructed to go "in a clear plastic bag, on top of your green recycling bin."

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Our Equalities Roadshow and Waste teams are in Wantage Market Place today! Pop over and say hi if you're passing and find out more about our services. The next stop on our tour of the districts will be Wallingford on the 25 September. #EqualitiesRoadshow #CouncilServices

Council staff on the Equalities Roadshow in Wantage market place

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The next stop for our #EqualitiesRoadshow is Wantage! Our team will be in the Market Place tomorrow, Wednesday 16 September from 8am-3pm. There's more information about the roadshow and our Diversity and Inclusion strategy on our website orlo.uk/YiGYo #Diversity #Equality

A crowd of people with a dark blue banner across the centre reading 'EQUALITIES ROADSHOW 2026!'.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

MYTH: If it's made from plastic, it can all be recycled. FACT: Not always. Different plastics are recycled differently. If you're unsure, make sure you check first by using the Oxfordshire Waste Wizard – orlo.uk/ybvtI

Educational graphic comparing plastic recycling rules. The top half shows a crushed plastic bottle with a purple badge labelled "MYTH" and a white "X", next to text that reads "If it's made from plastic, it can always be recycled" and "Plastic bottle, recycle at home." A central blue "VS" badge separates it from the bottom half, which shows a coiled green garden hose labelled "FACT" with a green checkmark. Text reads "Not always. Different plastics are recycled differently" and "Garden hose, not accepted in household recycling." A search icon bar at the bottom prompts users to check the Oxfordshire Waste Wizard if unsure.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Most recycling mistakes happen because people are trying to do the right thing. Please don't guess. Check it before you chuck it. If you're unsure if something can be recycled, take a moment to check the Waste Wizard before putting something in your recycling bin orlo.uk/k4hA5 #RecycleWeek

Graphic featuring hands peeling a label off a translucent plastic bottle. Large green and blue bold text reads "DON'T GUESS. CHECK IT BEFORE YOU CHUCK IT." To the right is a purple computer cursor icon next to purple text reading "Use the Oxfordshire Waste Wizard to find out what you can recycle online." The slogan at the bottom reads "WASTE LESS. CLEAN SPACES. BETTER PLACES."

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

As part of our latest waste contract, an additional £18,000 per year is now being provided to help fund local community initiatives, such as repair cafes and environmental projects, across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Tomorrow our Equalities Roadshow team will be in Didcot! They’ll be in the Market area on Broadway from 9am-2pm to with details about our services from Waste to our Active Communities programmes. Pop along any time – we'll look forward to seeing you 🙂 #EqualitiesRoadshow #Equality

A diverse group of people in wheelchairs and standing, holding hands in a circle, with the text 'EQUALITIES ROADSHOW 2026!'

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Could you repair it rather than replace it? Broken doesn't always mean it's finished. Could it be repaired or donated to a charity shop? Keeping something in use for just a little longer helps reduce waste and often saves money too. What items have you saved from going to waste? #ZeroWasteWeek

Two men working together to repair a computer tower in an office, one wearing magnifying glasses and the other pointing.

A smiling woman with curly hair wearing safety goggles and grey work gloves, holding a green power drill.

A smiling woman holding a cardboard box labelled 'DONATION' filled with clothes in front of an open wardrobe.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

If you'd like to find out about all the things happening in Didcot and our plans as part of the Didcot Garden Town programme, come along to our Community Update Meeting! 🗓️ Wednesday 30 September ⏰ 5-7.30pm 📍 Harwell Village Hall orlo.uk/1GdBL #CommunityMeeting #DidcotGardenTown

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Want to win four tickets to The Beacon’s Christmas Pantomime? Sign up to Vale News, our monthly e-newsletter, for your chance to win! The draw closes on 1 October 2026 at 9am. For full details, including the terms and conditions, visit our website orlo.uk/23Ehm

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Before you buy something new...why not ask yourself: 'Could I borrow it instead?' You might save yourself money, and prevent waste, by trying your local Library of Things. To find out more, visit orlo.uk/rxhGu #ZeroWasteWeek #WasteLessBetterPlaces #SmallSwapsSaveWaste

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The government has announced it will review its local government reorganisation (LGR) decisions across England. The leader of Vale of White Horse District Council expressed her disbelief and disappointment at the latest government announcement: orlo.uk/LGR_Oz3r2

A portrait of Cllr Bethia Thomas next to a quote expressing shock and seeking clarity regarding a government announcement.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Have you ever wondered how refill shops work? They're simpler than you might think. Bring your own container. Fill it up. Pay for what you've chosen. That's it. To find out more, visit orlo.uk/tHn3i #ZeroWasteWeek #WasteLessBetterPlaces #SmallSwapsSaveWaste

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We have launched a consultation on our second Joint Local Plan. The consultation runs until Tuesday 29 September. Take part here: orlo.uk/JLP2-scoping_t4TrM

An illustration of a cyclist crossing a stone bridge in a peaceful, green countryside village.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Easy swaps to save waste and save money  Plastic bottle → Reusable bottle  Kitchen roll → Strong reusable cloth  New toy → Repair toy  New drill → Borrowed drill  Throw away leftovers → Tomorrow's lunch What swap(s) have you made at home to save waste and save money? #ZeroWasteWeek

A typographic graphic on a light background with large bold text arranged vertically: "SMALL SWAPS. SAVE MONEY. SAVE WASTE." The words "SMALL SWAPS" are in purple, "SAVE MONEY" in green with green sparkle lines above, and "SAVE WASTE" in dark blue above a light blue underline. To the right of the text is a hand-drawn style outline of a heart in green.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Look out for our Voter Registration Canvass email - it'll come from a different, slightly longer address: electoral.services.south.oxfordshire.and.vale.of.white.horse.district.councils@notifications.service.gov.uk Received it? Please follow the instructions to confirm your household’s details.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

What's for dinner tomorrow? Planning meals before you shop can help to reduce food waste, save money and make busy weekdays easier. #ZeroWasteWeek #WasteLessBetterPlaces #SmallSwapsSaveWaste

An infographic graphic on a pale purple background with the header "CHECK BEFORE YOU SHOP" in bold purple and black lettering. A small circular arrows icon is in the top-right corner. Below are three white rounded horizontal banners, each containing a purple checkmark icon and text underlined in black: "Fridge" paired with a black line-art drawing of a vine of tomatoes; "Freezer" paired with a line-art snowflake; and "Cupboards" paired with a line-art drawing of two stacked canned fish tins.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Our Equalities Roadshow starts today and our team will be in Abingdon at the Market Place until 3pm! They want to hear about what equality means to you and will have information about our services. The next stop is Didcot on Saturday 12 September 9am-2pm at the towns market on Broadway.

Three women standing behind a market stall table covered in leaflets, under a black gazebo.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Rather than spending lots of money on something you may only use once why not see if you can borrow it instead? A household tool? A party kit? A pressure washer? Borrowing from a friend, neighbour or Library of Things = £££ saved. Less waste. Less clutter. More space at home.

A graphic featuring two men standing in a hardware store aisle surrounded by tools on display shelves. The younger man in a blue work shirt leans in as the older man in a striped shirt shows him a product card or instruction manual. Text in the upper left reads "Could you borrow it instead?" in purple font inside a white banner, accompanied by a recycling arrow icon. Lower right text overlay reads: "Waste less, Save money, Reduce clutter" in white font.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

You don't have to do everything... Start with just one small change this week, On your next trip to a supermarket, why not try to choose fruit or veg without packaging. It’ll help to ensure you only buy what you need (which could save you money) and help to prevent unnecessary waste.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our Equalities Roadshow will be coming to a town near you this autumn! We’ll be coming to Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage, Wallingford, Faringdon, Thame and Henley. More details can be found on our website: orlo.uk/OGBaT #EqualitiesRoadshow #Equality

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Join the Waste Less Treasure Hunt There’s plenty of opportunities around the home to save waste (and money). What can you find? Let us know how you get on… #WasteLess.CleanSpaces.Better Places

An illustrated "Waste Less Treasure Hunt" graphic styled like a treasure map on parchment paper. Purple title text at the top reads "Waste Less" alongside a circular arrow icon, followed by "Treasure Hunt" in a Gothic font, and "Look around. Can you find...". Dashed black lines lead to four illustrated items around a central red "X":
• A glass jar labelled "...something that can be reused?"
• A spool of blue thread, needle, and thimble labelled "...something that can be repaired?"
• A yellow cordless drill labelled "...something that can be borrowed?"
• A box filled with clothes labelled "...something that can be donated?"

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Small changes really can make a big difference. Today's Leftovers could be tomorrow’s lunch. The food tastes just as good the next day and it’ll means: ✔ less cooking ✔ less waste ✔ money saved #WasteLess.CleanSpaces.BetterPlaces

A graphic featuring a mother standing indoors, placing a pale green reusable lunch box into her young son's grey backpack. The boy wears a plaid shirt, glasses, and holds a red apple. Large purple text across the top right reads "Waste Less" next to a purple circular arrow icon.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Our next Didcot Garden Town Community Update Meeting is taking place on on Wednesday 30 Septmber 5pm-7.30pm at Harwell Village Hall. It'll be a great opportuntiy to find out more about the future plans for Didcot and surrounding areas. Find out more in our pres release orlo.uk/NW7lh

Promotional graphic for a Didcot Garden Town community meeting on 30 September at Harwell Village Hall.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Small changes really can make a big difference. ...shopping with a list helps reduce food waste and avoid buying things you don't need. ...repairing or reusing an item means you don't have to buy a new one. ...borrowing something you'll only use once can save money, space and waste.

A simple graphic on a textured light beige background featuring bold text that reads "Did you know?" in purple and dark blue font. A purple recycling symbol is located in the upper right corner, and a purple hand-drawn arrow points to the right below the text.

A promotional graphic showing a person holding a handwritten grocery shopping list over a blurry produce background. The handwritten list includes items like apples, oranges, bananas, cucumber, bread, milk, lemons, eggs, and cheese. A purple banner in the top left reads "01 Did you know?". Overlay text in purple font reads: "Shopping with a list can reduce waste by up to 30%¹". A citation at the bottom references UK Parliament evidence FOW0063 (2016).

An infographic style image featuring a father and young boy kneeling on a white surface, working together to repair a green tricycle using tools. In the top left, a green badge reads "02 Did you know?". Bold green text across a light overlay at the bottom reads: "The greenest product is the one you already own".

A graphic showing a man wearing a red shirt, blue baseball cap, and protective glasses using a yellow power drill to secure wooden boards on an outdoor fence. A dark blue badge in the top left reads "03 Did you know?". Text at the bottom in dark blue font on a light background reads: "Borrowing instead of buying can help you save money and reduce waste".

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Small changes really can make a big difference. This September we'll be sharing ideas for some small swaps to help you: £ Save money ♻ Save waste 🌿 Help to keep our communities clean and create better places for everyone. #WasteLess.CleanSpaces.BetterPlaces

A split layout showing three vertical images above campaign headline text. From left to right: a person filling a glass jar with red lentils from a bulk dispenser; a person using scissors to cut denim jeans surrounded by spools of thread; and a person wearing a neon safety vest holding a trash bag and litter picker tool outdoors. Large bold text at the bottom reads: "Waste Less." in purple, "Clean Spaces." in green, and "Better Places." in blue.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

If you receive a Voter Registration Canvass email from us, please respond by 2 October. Please note - our email will come from a different, longer address: electoral.services.south.oxfordshire.and.vale.of.white.horse.district.councils@notifications.service.gov.uk For more - orlo.uk/MfzpF

A graphic showing a laptop with an open envelope, a person icon, an email symbol, and a green tick, with the text 'Don't lose your vote - check your details'.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The summer holidays are nearly over, but there's still plenty to do in Southern Oxfordshire! From family-friendly festivals and community events there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Explore what’s happening with our handy 'What’s On' calendar. 💻 orlo.uk/AwYGb

Promotional graphic for Southern Oxfordshire summer events, featuring a scenic landscape and website link.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It's a bank holiday on Monday so we’ll be emptying your bins a day later than usual next week.

A table showing bin collection date changes for the August 2026 bank holiday, shifting collections one day later.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Our Equalities Roadshow is going back on the road this autumn! We will be visiting 7 towns across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse starting in Abingdon next month. Find out more in our press release: orlo.uk/6Rrcd #EqualitiesRoadshow #Equality

Equalities Roadshow 2026 schedule listing dates and market locations from September to October.

7 September - Abingdon Market 8am-3pm

12 September - Didcot Market 9am-2pm

16 September - Wantage Market 8am - 3pm

25 September - Wallingford Market 9am-2pm

6 October - Faringdon Market 8.30am - 1pm

13 October - Thame Market 8am-2.30pm

22 October - Henley Market 9am-2pm

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Using money from the Rural England Prosperity Fund, our Economic Development team have been able to help a range of businesses across the Vale. Velocity Cycle Couriers were able to purchase a fully electric, refrigerated van to help transport produce to customers. orlo.uk/qgI9O

Testimonial from Sarah Giles of Velocity Cycle Couriers about the Vale REPF grant, overlaid on a bicycle wheel image. The quote says "The Vale REPF grant has opened up new market opportunities for Velocity, by enabling us to equip the business with a fully electric, refrigerated van for transporting chilled produce from Vale producers to Oxford........ We're incredibly grateful for this invaluable support!"
Sarah Giles Velocity Cycle Couriers

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Our Economic Development team have helped over 60 businesses across South Oxfordshire and the Vale to support the local economy and their communities through Rural England Prosperity Funding. See all the projects in our new interactive map! orlo.uk/y39Zh #SupportingBusinessAndCommunity

A map of Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire showing business and community locations marked with blue pins.

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

As Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day, we have raised the Ukrainian flag at our offices in Abingdon. We continue our support for Ukraine and stand alongside the Ukrainian residents who have found a home in our district since the war began in 2022.

The main entrance of our offices in Abingdon, Abbey House. The sky is blue and the Ukrainian Flag is flying from the mast

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Do you know what happens to your waste? There are a few spots left on our free tours around the Ardley Waste Recycling Centre on 3 September and 23 October. Sign up now! To sign up, just email waste.team@southandvale.gov.uk expressing your interest.

Four people in high-visibility gear and hard hats standing in front of a waste facility. Text says: Join a waste facility tour. Find out what happens to your rubbish. Register now!

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Vale of White Horse District Council @whitehorsedc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Join our relaunched WhatsApp channel for bin collection updates. Select the link below to join and receive updates about collection changes, recycling tips and more—sent straight to your phone. Binfluencers for Vale residents - orlo.uk/3YYFP

Green recycling bin with recycling symbol inside a speech bubble arrow, with the text "Binfluencers" below.

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